Cedar Lane Nursery School
CEDAR LN, BETHESDA, MD 20814Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 5 (out of 5) and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
- Recognized by Maryland Accreditation, Asthma & Allergy Friendly.
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 47
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:3 9 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jan 31, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Specialist Observed 1 Emergency Form That Needs the Daily Authorized Pickup Section to Be Filled Out13A.16.03.04C
Licensing specialist observed 1 emergency form that needs the daily authorized pickup section to be filled out. In addition there are 2 additional forms that need the enrollment date and schedule sections to be filled in. Facility is asked to follow up with the parents to fill in this information an
- Licensing Specialist Observed That the First Aid Kit Had a Flashlight That Wasn't Turning On13A.16.10.02E
Licensing specialist observed that the first aid kit had a flashlight that wasn't turning on, was missing liquid fragrance free soap, and also missing a thermometer. The director fixed the flashlight and added an additional smaller brighter one, added a bottle of liquid fragrance free soap, and adde
Aug 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
- At Time of Inspection, LS Observed Areas Near the Classroom Still Under Construction13A.16.05.01A(1)
At time of inspection, LS observed areas near the classroom still under construction. In classroom 23/25, there are several ceiling tiles missing. There is construction being done to add a ADA approved bathroom near the classroom. This construction has tiles missing and wires hanging from the ceilin
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